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The digital age has seen the rise of a new musical field: electronic music. Like with any other instrument, there is a technical side to it and an artful side which all gets honed through practice. Electronic lessons can cover two main areas of interest: electronic music production (creating your own music and beats) and DJing (the act of performing live whether with turntables or a digital console or a combination).

Even if you don't have any equipment, you can use ours until you gain a better understanding of what you want or need. To get started, click the button to the right to fill out our online lesson sign up form. Someone will be in touch with you after that to discuss a lesson plan custom designed just for you!

Ryan Savic

Ryan Savic

ELECTRONIC MUSIC PRODUCTION, DJING

These lessons are only offered on Sunday afternoons

I've been a DJ for over 20 years. A Producer, Engineer, and Educator for half as long.  I've held residencies in Chicago, MIlwaukee, Madison, and have played all over the midwest and beyond. In this time my tastes have evolved and my appreciation for all types of music has grown. That is to say, I found my sound!  I want to help you find your sound too. 

Production lessons focus on learning to create, arrange, and mix music using Ableton Live.  Students will build a general knowledge of sound and electronic music theory essential to creating a mix that sounds radio ready.  Electronic Music staples like synthesizers, drum machines, and step sequencers are all topics covered in-depth.  But these are all just tools.  I want to teach you to use these tools to be able to pull whatever music is in your head, out. To make the music you want to make. And make it sound good!

DJ lessons blend a classic vinyl approach with the incredible power of controllers that use software like Rekordbox and Serato.  Students will learn to beat match by ear, before moving on to mixing theory and of course, EFX!  You'll learn to mix whatever style you like, and compile a great set that will capture a crowd from beginning to end.

I'm consistently impressed and inspired by the stuff my students are making.  I can't wait to hear what you have for me!